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Recent articles about Ned Yosten-usActor Jim Caviezel stood in for Royals coach in team photoJim Caviezel took his craft to a whole new level this week in Kansas City.Royals manager Ned Yost revealed on Wednesday that the veteran actor stood in for bench coach Dale Sveum in a team photo. Caviezel, who is best known for playing Jesus in “The Passion of the Christ,” was called into action with Sveum unable to make the shoot due to an appointment for a stiff neck.“That way we can Photoshop the head with Dale in there,” said Yost, according to ESPN. “And [executive assistant to the general manager] Emily [Penning] was going, ‘Jesus, you need to move back a little bit. Jesus, we’re glad you’re here.’ [Caviezel replied], ‘Yeah, you’re really going to need me this year.'”The ESPN report adds that Caviezel is at Royals camp on the invitation of his friend, former Royals player and current front office employee Mike Sweeney. The team also had a private prescreening of Caviezel’s new movie, “Paul, Apostle of Christ,” which opens later this month.Caviezel himself seemed pretty happy at the opportunity to be of 15 Mar 2018 00:38:32 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/actor_jim_caviezel_stood_in_for_royals_coach_in_team_photo/s1_127_25946081
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/actor_jim_caviezel_stood_in_for_royals_coach_in_team_photo/s1_127_25946081Actor Jim Caviezel stood in for Royals coach in team photohttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/actor_jim_caviezel_stood_in_for_royals_coach_in_team_photo/s1_127_25946081http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/e/ce6a6cd9b8f08b8dff2da2fa8c945ec8ff559cd8/top_story/10704896.jpg'Passion of the Christ' actor Jim Caviezel replaces Royals coach in team photoInstead of just carrying on without him, the Royals decided to find a stand-in. Jim Caviezel, who is best known for his role as Jesus in “The Passion of the Christ,” stood in for Sveum in the team photo. “(Caviezel) put on Dale’s uniform and did a good job filling in,” manager Ned Yost said.14 Mar 2018 21:31:09 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/39passion_of_the_christ_39_actor_jim_caviezel_replaces_royals_coach_in_team_photo/s1_7427_25945370
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/39passion_of_the_christ_39_actor_jim_caviezel_replaces_royals_coach_in_team_photo/s1_7427_25945370'Passion of the Christ' actor Jim Caviezel replaces Royals coach in team photohttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/39passion_of_the_christ_39_actor_jim_caviezel_replaces_royals_coach_in_team_photo/s1_7427_25945370http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngPeralta comfortable with role in KC's bullpenRoyals manager Ned Yost hasn't made any proclamations about right-hander Wily Peralta's role in 2018. But with all the spots in the club's rotation taken basically before camp opened, it seemed an obvious conclusion that Peralta, a former starter, was a strong candidate to transition to the bullpen.14 Mar 2018 16:30:19 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/peralta_comfortable_with_role_in_kc_39s_bullpen/s1_6066_25942748
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/peralta_comfortable_with_role_in_kc_39s_bullpen/s1_6066_25942748Peralta comfortable with role in KC's bullpenhttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/peralta_comfortable_with_role_in_kc_39s_bullpen/s1_6066_25942748http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngNed Yost not worried about Mike Moustakas getting into playing shapeNed Yost does not seem to be the least bit concerned about Mike Moustakas getting into playing shape.Moustakas on Thursday agreed to a contract to return to the Kansas City Royals. He is showing up late for spring training, which could lead to some concerns about whether he will be ready when the regular season begins on the 29th. But Kansas City’s manager does not seem to be worried. He was asked about Moustakas on Sunday and dismissed any concerns about the third baseman. “You come here, you take batting practice, start taking ground balls, you start seeing live pitching, you start playing in live games. We’re not writing any ‘how to’ books here with him. He’ll be ready. Most guys probably need about 30 at-bats before they’re ready for the season. We can get that easily,” Yost said.Moustakas, 29, clubbed a career-high 38 home runs last season. He was looking to cash in with a major contract over the offseason but ended up returning to the Royals for a guaranteed $6.5 million. He reportedly turned down a $4511 Mar 2018 17:58:50 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ned_yost_not_worried_about_mike_moustakas_getting_into_playing_shape/s1_127_25913687
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ned_yost_not_worried_about_mike_moustakas_getting_into_playing_shape/s1_127_25913687Ned Yost not worried about Mike Moustakas getting into playing shapehttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ned_yost_not_worried_about_mike_moustakas_getting_into_playing_shape/s1_127_25913687http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/5/153088372f66908b6b5a1a6b456cc43780798940/top_story/10314994.jpgBoni's suspension alters Royals' logjamsThe Royals' outfield logjam may have cleared up a bit with the news of Jorge Bonifacio's 80-game suspension for taking a performance-enhancing drug. But not as much as you might think, according to manager Ned Yost.11 Mar 2018 14:30:00 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/boni_39s_suspension_alters_royals_39_logjams/s1_6066_25913120
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/boni_39s_suspension_alters_royals_39_logjams/s1_6066_25913120Boni's suspension alters Royals' logjamshttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/boni_39s_suspension_alters_royals_39_logjams/s1_6066_25913120http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngBoni's suspension complicates Royals' logjamsThe Royals' outfield logjam may have cleared up a bit with the news of Jorge Bonifacio's 80-game suspension for taking a performance-enhancing drug. But not as much as you might think, according to manager Ned Yost.11 Mar 2018 14:30:00 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/boni_39s_suspension_complicates_royals_39_logjams/s1_6066_25912253
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/boni_39s_suspension_complicates_royals_39_logjams/s1_6066_25912253Boni's suspension complicates Royals' logjamshttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/boni_39s_suspension_complicates_royals_39_logjams/s1_6066_25912253http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngYost embraces Royals' youth movementRoyals manager Ned Yost had every reason to pack it in over the offseason. Even though his contract runs through the end of this season, he easily could have decided to ride off into the sunset.03 Mar 2018 13:51:44 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/yost_embraces_royals_39_youth_movement/s1_6066_25850123
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/yost_embraces_royals_39_youth_movement/s1_6066_25850123Yost embraces Royals' youth movementhttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/yost_embraces_royals_39_youth_movement/s1_6066_25850123http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngManagers and top front office executives on expiring contractsThere are quite a few notable managers and top front office executives (general managers or heads of baseball operations who have different titles) entering their last guaranteed year under contract in 2018, creating even more pressure than usual to have a good season. Thanks to Cot’s Baseball Contracts for providing many of these contract details.As always with this list, it should be noted that contract length is far from an absolute measure of job security. Teams with seemingly stable management could be one disastrous season away from a shakeup in the dugout or front office, while some of the managers or executives listed here could have “stay as long as you want” handshake deals in place. Some teams also don’t publicize contract details for front office executives, so some of the names on the list could have already quietly signed extensions, or there could be other execs entering their last year under contract.Here are some of the names who could be facing a hotter seat than usual in 2018 (alphabetic26 Dec 2017 21:46:42 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/managers_and_top_front_office_executives_on_expiring_contracts/s1_13237_25314524
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/managers_and_top_front_office_executives_on_expiring_contracts/s1_13237_25314524Managers and top front office executives on expiring contractshttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/managers_and_top_front_office_executives_on_expiring_contracts/s1_13237_25314524http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/9304db00cd462dbb3017667b76b569efe738d09b/top_story/10163391.jpgNed Yost reveals how close he came to losing his life after fall from treeKansas City Royals manager Ned Yost shattered his pelvis after falling from a tree last week, but that doesn’t quite cover the trauma he experienced.Yost spoke to the media for the first time Monday since his accident and revealed that the severity of the injury is such that he’s lucky to be alive — he could’ve bled out after falling, and even after he was taken to the hospital, doctors had a hard time stopping the bleeding. We knew from initial reports that Yost’s injury was serious but not quite this serious. He is indeed lucky, and it’s good to know that he’s doing better and plans to manage as normal in 2018.13 Nov 2017 13:33:14 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ned_yost_reveals_how_close_he_came_to_losing_his_life_after_fall_from_tree/s1_127_24995432
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ned_yost_reveals_how_close_he_came_to_losing_his_life_after_fall_from_tree/s1_127_24995432Ned Yost reveals how close he came to losing his life after fall from treehttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ned_yost_reveals_how_close_he_came_to_losing_his_life_after_fall_from_tree/s1_127_24995432http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/0/8096426a84813fc89b12db34b3f3624cf84be220/top_story/10135556.jpgNed Yost breaks pelvis after fall from treeRoyals manager Ned Yost had to be taken to the hospital after an accident on Wednesday.Yost was doing some work on a tree stand on his property in Georgia when he fell to the ground. As reported by Dani Welniak of KCTV5, Yost suffered a fractured pelvis. Yost has managed in the major leagues for 14 seasons, the last eight with the Royals. During that time, he has led the team to a 629-632 record. Kansas City made back-to-back trips to the World Series in 2014 and 2015, winning it in the latter year for the franchise’s first championship since 1985.08 Nov 2017 21:17:48 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ned_yost_breaks_pelvis_after_fall_from_tree/s1_127_24962777
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ned_yost_breaks_pelvis_after_fall_from_tree/s1_127_24962777Ned Yost breaks pelvis after fall from treehttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ned_yost_breaks_pelvis_after_fall_from_tree/s1_127_24962777http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/2/a29dfb87fa1ca7842e6cc93b76698f08176df6fc/top_story/10266605.jpgRoyals manager Ned Yost hospitalized with broken pelvisKansas City Royals manager Ned Yost is currently resting in a hospital with a broken pelvis. According to Rustin Dodd of The Kansas Star, he sustained the injury “while working on his property.” For a sense of what kind of recovery he’s looking at, the winter meetings are scheduled to begin on December 10.All things considered, it could be worse for Yost. A broken pelvis is never anything to sneeze at, especially for a 62-year-old man. But he should be back in the mix in no time.08 Nov 2017 20:27:33 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/royals_manager_ned_yost_hospitalized_with_broken_pelvis/s1_12680_24962600
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/royals_manager_ned_yost_hospitalized_with_broken_pelvis/s1_12680_24962600Royals manager Ned Yost hospitalized with broken pelvishttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/royals_manager_ned_yost_hospitalized_with_broken_pelvis/s1_12680_24962600http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/a/7ad42cbc520e9107b0f6804e5a1ff621f11fa86a/top_story/10263583.jpgJohn Farrell skips Red Sox game to watch son make MLB debutJohn Farrell the skipper is giving way to John Farrell the father for a day.The Boston Red Sox manager skipped the team’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday to watch his son Luke, a pitcher for the Royals, make his MLB debut against the Minnesota Twins in Kansas City.“You get to a point where you miss so much,” said Royals manager Ned Yost, per Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star. “If I’m not mistaken, he’s seen Luke pitch one time. Some things are really important. Some things are just more important than a baseball game — even though this is a baseball game."The Red Sox took care of business in Farrell’s absence, defeating Toronto by the final of 7-1. Meanwhile, the younger Farrell lasted just 2.2 innings in his debut, giving up five earned runs on seven hits with three runs and two strikeouts. But the image of the elder Farrell, who has been criticized recently for a perceived lack of support in other realms, in the stands cheering on his son through thick and thin was surely a priceless one ne01 Jul 2017 16:35:39 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/john_farrell_skipped_red_sox_game_on_saturday_to_watch_son_make_mlb_debut/s1_127_24283603
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/john_farrell_skipped_red_sox_game_on_saturday_to_watch_son_make_mlb_debut/s1_127_24283603John Farrell skips Red Sox game to watch son make MLB debuthttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/john_farrell_skipped_red_sox_game_on_saturday_to_watch_son_make_mlb_debut/s1_127_24283603http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/0/d0a157e297de4c7522fce3c2e62d62ecccbd47e6/top_story/10122553.jpgWATCH: Yost on Blue Jays: Huge honour to be picked by players in this leagueKansas City Royals manager Ned Yost talks about the three members of the Toronto Blue Jays being picked by their peers to represent the American League at the MLB All-Star Game.06 Jul 2016 11:36:24 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/yost_on_blue_jays_huge_honour_to_be_picked_by_players_in_this_league/s1_13552_21258193
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/yost_on_blue_jays_huge_honour_to_be_picked_by_players_in_this_league/s1_13552_21258193WATCH: Yost on Blue Jays: Huge honour to be picked by players in this leaguehttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/yost_on_blue_jays_huge_honour_to_be_picked_by_players_in_this_league/s1_13552_21258193http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png